Nicola Coughlan and Jake Dunn appear smitten with each other as they make red carpet debut at BAFTA party
LONDON, ENGLAND: Nicola Coughlan has never looked more radiant or more smitten. The 'Bridgerton' star, 38, and her 25-year-old boyfriend, rising actor Jake Dunn, made their red carpet debut as a couple on April 24, Thursday, at the BAFTA TV and Craft Awards Nominees Party.
The glamorous event, held at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, was the perfect backdrop for the couple’s first official joint appearance, Daily Mail reported.
Nicola Coughlan and Jake Dunn's stunning red carpet look
Nicola Coughlan exuded elegance in a form-fitting black jacket dress that made a bold statement with an oversized tulle bow adorning the back.
She paired the piece with sheer black tights and dramatic platform heels, completing the look with a tiny satin micro bag, a signature chic touch from the 'Derry Girls' alum.
Jake, on the other hand, embraced a more laid-back red carpet vibe.
Dressed in a navy two-piece suit layered over a burgundy wool jumper and crisp striped white shirt (left casually unbuttoned at the top), he rounded off the look with white trainers, effortlessly cool and entirely himself.
Despite the contrast in their styles, their connection was undeniable.
“They could barely keep their eyes off each other,” one onlooker said, as the couple arrived beaming and hand-in-hand.
Nicola Coughlan and Jake Dunn make relationship official
Though Nicola Coughlan and Jake Dunn's romance became public only recently, their love story began behind the scenes and among friends.
The two were introduced by Coughlan's 'Derry Girls' co-star and longtime friend Louisa Harland, a connection that would later prove serendipitous.
Following months of keeping their relationship under wraps, Coughlan and Dunn confirmed the rumors in October when they were spotted walking home hand-in-hand from a pub in North London.
Coughlan made things Instagram official in February this year, celebrating Jake’s 25th birthday with a heartfelt post on her Stories.
Sharing a candid photo of him gazing skyward on a film set, she wrote simply but sweetly: “Happy Birthday ♥️.”
Nicola Coughlan and Jake Dunn are ‘besotted' with each other
Nicola Coughlan and Jake Dunn's romance seems to be the real deal.
Friends close to the couple shared with Daily Mail, “They're absolutely besotted with each other and have so much fun together. Despite their busy schedules, they've slotted into each other's lives so easily as they share such a big group of mutual friends.”
Jake, a recent graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, is quickly making a name for himself.
He stars in 'Renegade Nell,' a Disney period drama in which he acts alongside Louisa Harland, once again proving just how interconnected this circle of friends is.
He has also worked with Derry Girls’ Dylan Llewellyn, continuing the thread that ties the group together.
“When 'Derry Girls', ended Nicola, Dylan and Louisa remained the best of friends and always supported each other in their careers,” the insider said, adding, “So it made sense Nicola met Jake.”
